Axolabs specialises in a new class of drugs whose active ingredients are chemically derived from DNA or RNA. They are called oligonucleotide or nucleic acid therapeutics. We use our many years of expertise to help our clients make them a success. Some of these drugs have already been approved and are being used successfully against diseases that were previously untreatable in some cases. New drugs from this class are added every year.
We believe in Science for a Safer World and are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization. LGC Axolabs is located in Petaluma, US, Kulmbach and Berlin, Germany.
Job DescriptionDrive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future.
LGC is looking for a passionate and strategic Business Development Manager to lead at the forefront of nucleic acid therapeutics. In this impactful, fully remote role, you’ll connect with global teams, foster meaningful partnerships, and champion Axolabs’ commitment to excellence and trust.
As a Business Development Manager on our team, you will
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities in the nucleic acid therapeutics field
- Collaborate with Business Intelligence to uncover high-potential leads
- Promote Axolabs as a leading, multi-site CRO/CDMO to enhance market visibility
- Build and nurture strong, lasting relationships with prospects and customers
- Drive business growth through a structured sales process and strategic negotiations
Preferred Skills and Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; additional business qualifications are a plus
- Proven experience in winning new business in the pharma, biotech, or CDMO sectors
- Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory landscapes
- Expertise in external communication with customers, prospects, and industry partners
- Self-motivated, goal-driven and comfortable navigating complex sales cycles (additional languages are a bonus)
Additional Information
- This position is fully remote within the US with a preference for someone based in the Boston, MA area.
- Willing to travel up to 50%, including overnight trips, as required
Ready to make a real difference where science meets strategy? Let’s grow together
Additional InformationABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Proven experience in winning new business in pharma, biotech, or CDMO sectors
- Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory landscapes
- Expertise in external communication with customers
- Self-motivated and goal-driven
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options are consistently part of the package, and private medical is cited where applicable in the UK. Coverage is often characterized as solid alongside other core benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contribution in the U.S. and pension schemes in the UK, complemented by life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of a standard-to-competitive core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family leave are broadly available, with some sites offering a year‑end shutdown. Flexibility and local leave programs contribute to a generally well-rounded time‑off offering.
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What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
